The present invention relates to liners. More specifically, the present invention relates to a washable liner sized specifically to be inserted into a trash bin, fasten thereto, and receive a trash bag therein so as to prevent the contamination of the trash bin and the spread of odors therefrom.
Most individuals utilize a trash bin and trash bag inserted therein to dispose of and contain waste. However, trash bags often develop small unnoticeable tears or are improperly made, thereby leaking unsanitary material therethrough and contaminating the trash bin. Since a lot of individuals do not realize that the trash bag has torn or leaked material, the contaminated trash bin will go unnoticed for quite some time. As a result, the unsanitary material develops foul odors that permeate the environment surrounding the trash bin, creating a foul smell throughout a home or structure. Therefore, there is a need for a trash bin liner sized specifically for a trash bin and composed of an absorbent material configured to receive and contain any unsanitary material leaked or spilled through a trash bag.
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of liners now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a trash bin liner wherein the same can be utilized for providing convenience for the user when disposing of and containing waste. The present system comprises a trash bin liner including a body sized to form fit to a trash bin. The body includes an upper end, a closed lower end, and an upstanding sidewall extending from the upper end to the closed lower end. The upstanding sidewall defines an interior volume configured to receive a trash bag and includes a tapered section and a vertical section. The tapered section begins at the upper end and terminates at the vertical section. The vertical section begins at a lower end of the tapered section and terminates at the closed lower end. The tapered section extends radially outwardly relative to the interior volume of the body and tapers radially inwardly from the upper end towards the closed lower end. The tapered section includes a diameter larger than the diameter of the vertical section. An elastic band is disposed annularly around the upper end and is biased radially inwardly relative to the interior volume.
Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.
Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the trash bin liner. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.
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The body 15 includes an upstanding sidewall 50 extending vertically upwards from the lower end 25 to the upper end 20. The sidewall 50 defines an interior volume in between the upper end 20 and the lower end 25, which is configured to receive a trash bag therein. The upper end 20 includes a perimeter edge 55 defining an opening 60 for providing access to the interior volume of the body 15. The lower end 25 is closed and defines a base 28 including a perimeter edge 32. In the depicted embodiment, the body 15 includes a cylindrical shape, wherein the sidewall 50 extends annularly around an edge of the lower end 25, thereby forming a tubular interior volume and a circular upper end 20. In alternative embodiments, the body 15 may include any variety of shapes, such as a rectangular, or ovular shape. The body 15 is composed of a flexible unitary piece of material comprising elastic properties, such that it can form fit a trash bin. The elasticity of the material enables the body 15 to expand. The unitary piece of material is washable, such that a user may wash the trash bin liner when dirtied.
The elastic band 30 is disposed annularly around the upper end 20 of the body 15. The elastic band 30 enables the upper end 20 to expand radially outwardly relative to the interior volume of the body 15. In this way, once the trash bin liner 10 is inserted into a trash bin 65, the upper end 20 can extend radially outwardly over the perimeter edge of the open end of the trash bin 65 and fold thereover, as shown in
In one embodiment, the sidewall 50 includes a vertical section 70 and a tapered section 75 for facilitating the extension of the upper end 20 around the perimeter edge of an opening of a trash can. The tapered section 75 extends radially outwardly relative to the interior volume of the body 15 while the vertical section 70 maintains its radial arrangement. The tapered section 75 begins at the upper end 20 and tapers radially inwardly from the upper end 20 towards the lower end 25, such that the diameter of the tapered section 75 gradually decreases from the upper end 20 towards the lower end 25. The tapered section 75 terminates at the vertical section 70, which extends vertically downward from the tapered section 75 towards the lower end 25. The vertical section 70 terminates at the perimeter edge 32 of the base 28. The tapered section 75 includes a diameter larger than the diameter of the vertical portion 70. In this way, the tapered section 75 facilitates the folding of the upper end 20 over the open end of a trash bin.
The pair of handles 35 are disposed on opposing sides of the upper end 20 and positioned adjacent to the perimeter edge 55 thereof. The pair of handles 35 provide a means by which a user may lift and remove the trash bin liner 10 from a trash bin. In the depicted embodiment, the pair of handles 35 extend radially outwardly relative to the interior volume of the body 15 and forms an arch 80 that extends above the perimeter edge 55 of the upper end 20. In this way, the pair of handles 35 form an open region in between the body 15 and the arch 80 enabling a user to comfortably grab the pair of handles 35 and move or lift the trash bin liner 10. In one embodiment, the pair of handles 35 are composed of a flexible material and are stitched onto the sidewall 50. However, in other embodiments, the pair of handles 35 are integral to the sidewall 50.
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It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in various embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/265,532 filed on Dec. 10, 2015. The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.
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62265532 | Dec 2015 | US |